Section 36-1-20.2-9 - Adoption of more stringent or detailed requirements(a) This chapter establishes minimum requirements regarding employment of relatives. The legislative body of the unit shall adopt a policy that includes, at a minimum, the requirements set forth in this chapter. However, the policy may: (1) include requirements that are more stringent or detailed than any provision in this chapter; and(2) apply to individuals who are exempted or excluded from the application of this chapter. The unit may prohibit the employment of a relative that is not otherwise prohibited by this chapter.
(b) The annual report filed by a unit with the state board of accounts under IC 5-11-13-1 must include a statement by the executive of the unit stating whether the unit has implemented a policy under this chapter.Added by P.L. 135-2012, SEC. 7, eff. 7/1/2012.